Remington 770?
- Thread starter AdamP
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The 770 replaced the 710 a world class POS.From what I've heard all they pretty much changed was the name.Do a search on the 710,there's some pretty funny stuff on those threads.
A slightly restyled 710, renamed as Red Foreman said. Although there were some good ideas in the basic concept of the 710, the execution left something to be desired. No doubt many people are satisfied with their 710/770s but there are too many reports of defects to ignore. For a low priced basic hunting rifle a Savage 11/111 based package, a Stevens 200, a Savage Edge, a Marlin XS7/XL7 or even a Mossberg ATR100 seem to be a safer bet. If you are really stuck on a Remington, it's worth saving up for a bit longer for one of the basic variants of the 700 model.
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The 770 is the renamed 710. It was renamed because the 710 was such an awful POS. One of the more major issues with the design is the bolt unlocking and coming out of the gun when firing. And where do you suppose the bolt goes? Right into the shooters face!
So to some it up,
So to some it up,
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Stay away!!!
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But, that's a pretty major problem.
There are better choices for an inexpensive, entry level package deal. Honestly, I could see buying one, but it would have to be less than $100. And I wouldn't keep it in the safe with the rest of my guns. I wouldn't want them to be offended. I would only have it as a loaner, or a real beater.
If I were looking to get into an entry-level gun, I'd look at the Marlin XL7 [or XS7] and put my own scope on it [package deals usually have VERY sucky scopes] or a Savage, or cruise Tradeex for a Husky rifle.
The 770, like its predecessor the 710, is a cheap plastic abortion that epitomizes everything that is wrong with Remington today. Any of the other entry level rifles can only be a better choice. The "package" guns generally come with garbage scopes; you would be better off to buy a rifle and scope separately.
I wouldn't rule out a used gun either. The Husqvarnas mentioned above are certainly worth looking at.
I wouldn't rule out a used gun either. The Husqvarnas mentioned above are certainly worth looking at.
I worked at a guncounter and whenever anyone asked for a 770 I always handed them the 770 and a gun in the same price range (usually the savage DM package or a Marlin X7) and got them to cycle the bolt on both. I never sold one 770.
My 770 in .308 has performed flawlessly for two years and accounted for two deer. There was another 770 .308 in the camp as well as a 7mm Rem mag 710. No complaints from either owner. Too much " I heard" , or " my buddy saw" , or " I read on the web". Sure, there are other choices, but if you like the 770, buy one!
Well, I read on the interweb that some guy's 770 in .308 performed flawlessly for two years and accounted for two deer, and he said there was another 770 in .308 in the camp and a 7mm Rem mag 710, no complaints from either owner. So I guess that scientifically observed statistical sample of three means they are all good while all the complaints and defects I heard and my buddy saw and I read on the web don't matter.
If you already have a 710 or 770 you like, good for you, keep it and use it because the resale value is negligible. If you don't have one, better for you, and look to one of the alternatives, of which there are several, that don't have the crappy reputation of the 710/770 models. Just in case for any reason, you decide to sell it.
If you already have a 710 or 770 you like, good for you, keep it and use it because the resale value is negligible. If you don't have one, better for you, and look to one of the alternatives, of which there are several, that don't have the crappy reputation of the 710/770 models. Just in case for any reason, you decide to sell it.
Peter,
no disrespect, but just supposing the reputation is ill founded. Just supposing, it don't matter nothing. The 770/710 has the reputation and is not an easily sellable firearm to anyone that knows.
Best not advise others to buy one based on that alone.
EDIT: Tooner you beat me to the draw.
no disrespect, but just supposing the reputation is ill founded. Just supposing, it don't matter nothing. The 770/710 has the reputation and is not an easily sellable firearm to anyone that knows.
Best not advise others to buy one based on that alone.
EDIT: Tooner you beat me to the draw.
So has my truck. But I still would not recommend a Ford as a hunting gun.
Seriously though, buying a 770 is like buying a Yellow #####. It might do what you require it to, but good luck ever trying to sell it. If your budget does not allow for anything more, buy a used Stevens 200, at least you willl never lose anything should you decide to sell.
